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November 14, 2012

With over 100 titles and 50 million copies in print, The Boxcar Children series
by Gertrude Chandler has raised generations of readers -- many of whom
credit their love for reading to this modern classic. Perfect to read
out loud or for the independent reader, the adventures of 4 siblings
surviving brilliantly on their wits and skills
has proven to be timeless.

The first
book in the series, originally published in 1942, introduces the reader
to four children who have lost their parents at a young age and, rather
than going to live with their unsavory grandfather,
decide to strike out on their own. In their travels they come across
an abandoned boxcar and decide to make this their home. Short, simple
chapters and illustrated throughout, The Boxcar Children encounter
adventures and unravel mysteries -- all the while
demonstrating practical wisdom, resourcefulness and an enduring
commitment to one another. Charming, exciting and heartwarming, this is
a series that stands the test of time. In fact, this Fall marks the
70th anniversary of The Boxcar Children and the publisher
is celebrating in a big way by publishing a PREQUEL to the series by
Newbery award-winning author Patricia MacLaughlan!

Our Review:
We received book 1 to 4 along with the prequel to review. Because I did not grow up in the US, I never read the series as a kid, but I have heard a lot of wonderful things about it. In fact, my husband told me that he remembers reading the series in elementary school. Since DD reads every night, I thought that this would be a a great series for her to start reading. After reading a few chapters with her, I noticed that DD needed my help with some words. But even for a 6 year old, she is able to read most of the phases. I like that the chapters are very short, so we are able to read just a chapter or two every night and discuss the story to make sure she understands it fully before we move on to the next chapter the following night. All in all, I would say that this is a great series for first graders who are transitioning from picture books to chapter books. The story line is interesting and the characters are easy for the kids to identified with.

To Buy it:

To Win it:
One of my lucky readers will get to win a gift box set of first four
books in the series including The Boxcar Children, Surprise Island ,The Yellow House Mystery and Mystery Ranch AND a hardcover copy of the series prequel The Boxcar Children Beginning: The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm SIGNED by the author, Newbery award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The ARV for this giveaway is $48.98. This giveaway ends on Nov 28, 2012.

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I'd love to win these bacause I lovet he Boxcar Children and I'm anxiously waiting to read the prequel! Patricia MacLachan is a great author- I can't wait to see how she describes the young Aldens' life!Thanks,Laura Ashley

Please Enter Me In Your Giveaway.It Would Be Great To Win TheThe Boxcar Children box set and signed copy of The Boxcar Children Beginning: The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm by Patricia MacLachlan.In Response To Your Question Ofwhy you would like to win this giveaway.I Would Like To Win These Books So I Could Give Them To My Niece And Nephew For Christmas.Thank You For Having This Giveaway!!!!!!!!!

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